R is for Roots .......
The upturned tree showed the intricate root structure on a recent hike.
They had been exposed to the weather for quite some time.
Smooth and dried, they were quite a mass of tangles.
This area is part of the flood control system, and there are many of these tree root balls as you walk through the woods.
All are in varying degrees of decay - some just recently upturned with the fine roots and soil still intact.
The older ones have such character and the textures are beautiful - Mother Nature's art.
They had been exposed to the weather for quite some time.
Smooth and dried, they were quite a mass of tangles.
This area is part of the flood control system, and there are many of these tree root balls as you walk through the woods.
All are in varying degrees of decay - some just recently upturned with the fine roots and soil still intact.
The older ones have such character and the textures are beautiful - Mother Nature's art.
nice pic of dry roots, really a fine shot
ReplyDeletewonderful textures
ReplyDeleteI like old roots.
ReplyDeleteI have several in my garden. As decorations.
Nice shot! :)
Ida
Great shot!
ReplyDeleteVery nice take on R today. :D
ReplyDeleteRoots!
ReplyDeleteGood idea and I didn't think of it even I have a hard time a few days ago with a big root in my garden.
Nice shot too!
Petunia's ABC
Ah, roots! Good choice for "R"! I love to see lots of old roots, from big old trees, twisting and turning. Sometimes they become steps for walkers through the woods.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture....I had some roots from my trip to San Francisco of the Sequoias but didn't think of it til just now! thanks for stopping to visit!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photograph and a poetic commentary.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful photograph and a poetic commentary.
ReplyDeleteI guess the tree must be a big one. Was it storm that made it exposed its root?
ReplyDeleteNever even thought of roots for R and I am glad you did and that your picture is so neat!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like the art of mother nature. Beautiful composition and great choice for the letter R.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly got to the root of the problem...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot of Roots. Great shapes and textures.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing and so evocative of nature.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
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